Conversion Therapy Survey Reveals Real Harm in Gay 'Cure'

Conversion Therapy Survey Reveals Real Harm In Gay 'Cure'

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In a new survey of people who have undergone a controversial treatment seeking to change their sexual orientation, a gay man described his eight-year marriage to a woman as a "scam." Another survey respondent reported self-hatred, isolation, depression …
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FAVA advocates for veterans in need of assistance

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Miller chose to enroll in an in-patient substance abuse treatment at Prairie Ridge treatment center in Mason City. Miller updated Abu-Dames on his progress during treatment. … "We dig deeper (for other options)." FAVA believed in him and made him …
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Agencies call for rehab solution to drug dilemma

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Anne Hampden, the manager of drug treatment services at LCHS says a rehab centre offering ongoing support for people who want to beat their drug addiction is vital. "LCHS has been investigating a few options… we're certainly thinking about it …
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Putting addictions in the spotlight

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… prevalence of addiction to prescription drugs in the province. The motion led to some fiery debate in the legislature earlier this spring, with Brown and Opposition MLAs speaking passionately about the need for more treatment options, especially …
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